Philip M. Tartalone
Assistant Professor
Engineering Management
Eastern Michigan University
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Tartalone joined the faculty at Eastern Michigan University in the fall of 2005 as the Program Coordinator for Aviation Management. His diverse teaching experiences range from kindergarten through the university and adult levels. Dr. Tartalone is also a professional pilot, aircraft owner, and a single- and multi-engine flight instructor. Before coming to EMU, Dr. Tartalone was an Aviation Safety and Education Specialist with the Michigan Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics. His position as an airport safety inspector and aircraft pilot gave him the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the state, working closely with airport managers and other aviation professionals.
Research Interest
Dr. Tartalone’s interests are in performance anxiety, aviation human factors, education, and aviation safety concerns.